2. Why Join Rotary? Prospective Member Orientation 2008-2009 Arlington Heights Sunrise Rotary Club Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1181 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 Website: arlingtonheightsrotary.org

3. The Arlington Heights Sunrise Rotary Club Meets: Every Tuesday at 7:15AM – 8:30AM Doubletree Hotel “Birch River Grill” 75 W. Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Board meetings are held at 7:15 A.M. 1st Thursday of every Month at the Village Bank and Trust 234 W. Northwest Highway Arlington Heights

4. The Arlington Heights Sunrise Rotary Club 20 Answers to the Question: Why Join Rotary?

5. Friendship In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.

6. Business Development The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.

7. Personal Growth and Development Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.

8. Leadership Development Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: Learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.

9. Citizenship in the Community Membership in a Rotary club makes sense. Membership makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.

10. Continuing Education Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers on a variety of topics.

11. Fun! Rotary is fun, a lot of fun! Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. The service is fun.

12. Public Speaking Skills Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication. Rotary gives you the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.

13. Citizenship in the World Every Rotarian wears a pin that says; “Rotary International”. There are few places on the planet that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the 29,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.

14. Assistance when Traveling Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many Rotarians in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling have found assistance through Rotary.

15. Entertainment Every Rotary club and district has social events and activities that provide diversion in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and service.

16. The Development of Social Skills Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.

17. Family Programs Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; High school and college clubs for future Rotarians; Opportunities for spouse involvement A host of activities designed to help family members in growth and development of family values.

18. Vocational Skills Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation. Every Rotarian is expected to serve on committees and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.

19. The Development of Ethics Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.

20. Cultural Awareness Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their culture and learn to love and work with people every where. Rotarians become better citizens of their countries in the process.

21. Prestige Rotary members are prominent people, leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and the disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. It ranks include executives, managers, professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.

22. Nice People Rotarians above all are nice people. The nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of: “it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice.”

23. The Absence of an “Official Creed” Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

24. The Opportunity to Service Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. Rotary is a chance to do something for someone else with pride. Rotary is rewarding.

25. The Arlington Heights Sunrise Rotary Club Meets: Every Tuesday at 7:15AM – 8:30AM Doubletree Hotel “Birch River Grill” 75 Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights Board meetings are held at 7:15 A.M. 1st Thursday of every Month at the Village Bank and Trust 234 W. Northwest Highway Arlington Heights

26. Ready to learn more? Arlington Heights Sunrise Rotary Be a part of our dynamic team: Visit our website at: www.arlingtonheightsrotary.org or Click on the Our Club Powerpoint presentation or Write us at: P.O. Box 1181 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 To talk to Membership Service: call Matthew Grana 847-253-9393